"an afternoon" vs "a afternoon"

Question

"an afternoon" vs "a afternoon"

The correct phrase is 'an afternoon.' The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, 'afternoon' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct choice.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

Use 'an afternoon' when referring to a specific afternoon. The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Examples:

I'll see you in an afternoon.
She spent an afternoon reading in the park.

Alternatives:

one afternoon
that afternoon
this afternoon
the afternoon
every afternoon

Answer 1

an afternoon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

a afternoon

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"an afternoon" vs "a afternoon"

an afternoon

a afternoon

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